Netflix is partnering with BBC One and the writer of The Night Manager for a new series about the fall of Troy.

TROY: Fall of a City is among a new slate of European co-productions that the streaming giant has unveiled, and one of two with the BBC alongside Black Earth Rising.

TROY will be based around the Trojan War and the love affair between Paris and Helen, with The Night Manager's David Farr penning the script. On top of that, Owen Harris, who was behind Black Mirror's 'San Junipero' episode, will be on directing duties.

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Also exciting us is "labyrinthine" thriller Black Earth Rising, written by The Honourable Woman's Hugo Blick and centring on the prosecution of international war crimes and the legal, political and personal turmoil it creates.

"Great storytelling knows no geographic bounds. After four years of original programming and filming in 18 countries, we know compelling stories can come from anywhere and no matter their origin, can resonate with audiences around the world," said Ted Sarandos, Netflix's Chief Content Officer.

"In fact, of the European shows available on Netflix last year, more than half of watchers came from outside of Europe, which is why we are confident our upcoming slate of international shows will be enjoyed by viewers in their home countries and beyond."

Netflix has also announced a new series for comedian Jack Whitehall called Travels With My Father, in which he will head to Southeast Asia with his famous dad.